Baptism the first of the three Sacraments of Initiation, by which we take on our new identity in Jesus Christ. As children, teens, and adults come to the waters of life, they begin their spiritual journeys and become a part of God’s holy Church.
At St. Catherine’s, we want to welcome you into the Church through the waters of baptism. Below, you will find information for baptismal preparation at our parish.
Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua), and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: “Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word.”
– Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) 1213
Infants and Young Children
(0-6 years old)
Parents who wish to have their infant and child under the age of 6 to be baptized can participate in our Group Baptisms and attend our Baptism preparation seminar.
Please visit the Request for Baptism page to learn more about the Baptism preparation seminar, view the requirements, and for more information.
Youth and Adults
(7 years old and above)
Youth ages 7–17 who wish to be baptized shall enroll in RCIA adapted for Children. Adults ages 18 and older who wish to be baptized shall enroll in Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA).
Please visit our Becoming Catholic page for more information on both of these programs.
For Baptisms Outside of St. Catherine of Siena
Please read the following before submitting your registration:
This form is only for Baptisms taking place outside of St. Catherine of Siena. Parents and Godparents have the opportunity to meet their requirement by attending our 2-hour Baptism Preparation seminar.
Payment is due 1 week prior to the class (exact cash or check). Please visit the Parish Office to pay: $25/person or $40 for 2 people. At this time, we do not offer an online or credit/debit card option.
A certificate of class attendance can be picked-up from the Parish Office, the following Tuesday after the class (or will be distributed immediately after the class, if held in-person). The certificate will have an embossed seal that is not visible when scanned, so we do not email certificates.
